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• These changes have unintentionally created a booting industry, which operates in many instances kind
• No known city regulates the hours of operation for booting, creating a bizarre incentive structure for
• This legislation establishes hours of operations for booting companies.
• Uh, when it makes sense, but we want that to operate in a way that incentivizes those lots to be used
• In Texas, Sport Clips, we, we either own and operate or franchise 273 locations throughout the state

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• <00:08:54.880> referendum the the cap on the operating referendum the the cap on the operating
• people talking about statutory operating people talking about statutory operating debt<00:19:09.039
• many others is supported by an operating many others is supported by an operating uh<00:47:34.960
• 36.280> that<00:47:36.359> means uh a local operating Levy that means uh a local operating
• that doesn't have a local operating that doesn't have a local operating Levy<01:26:00.480> we

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Policy Committee approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, and then heard testimony from several school superintendents about the financial and operational impact of recent education-related mandates. Chair Bennett framed the hearing as an opportunity to hear from districts about the effects of more than 65 new mandates and restrictions adopted in recent years. The first witnesses were Corey McIntyre of Anoka-Hennepin, Michael Thomas of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and David Law of Minnetonka Public Schools. The superintendents said districts are facing rising costs, flat or declining enrollment, the end of federal pandemic aid, and mandates they described as unfunded or underfunded. McIntyre cited major budget cuts in Anoka-Hennepin, including reductions in central office staff, and said the district faces continuing shortfalls tied to special education, multilingual learner costs, unemployment claims, paid leave, transportation, literacy materials, and the K-3 discipline statute. Thomas said Prior Lake-Savage is balancing growing student needs against limited revenue, and argued that mandates such as REACT and other requirements should be delayed or better funded so districts can implement them with fidelity. Law said the concerns are statewide, not just metro-based, and criticized the accumulation of expectations around food service, mental health, sick and safe time, unemployment, and family leave without corresponding resources. Several witnesses emphasized that school budgets are heavily committed to staff costs and that new obligations create administrative burdens as well as direct expenses. They urged lawmakers to reduce, delay, or better fund mandates, adjust timelines, and provide more flexibility in local revenue tools and equalization aid. No votes were taken on legislation during this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the prior day’s minutes.

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• So instead, Program Support would solely consist of operational and those external obligations.
• ...that those programmatic are desegregated from the operational in looking at reductions?
• That's for operations. Now, of course,... With about 25% coming from general fund.
• That's for operations.
• I work on the operating budget, and so the operating budget is quite immense for people, for lay people

Keywords: 904, all

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• School districts reserve part of their general education revenue called operating capital.
• <00:07:02.160> capital school districts operating capital school districts operating capital
• There's a list of operating capital.
• construction fund to the operating construction fund to the operating capital<00:08:11.920> account
• <00:08:25.760> capital fund uh reserve for operating capital fund uh reserve for operating

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on Senate File 4282 met with a quorum present and heard a walkthrough of the bill, which contains forecast adjustments for several agencies. Senate staff explained that Article 1 makes education forecast adjustments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, Article 2 adjusts appropriations for the Department of Human Services, Article 3 does the same for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and Article 4 increases special transportation services funding for Metropolitan Council programs including Metro Mobility and Metro Move by $8.9 million in FY 2026 and $10.9 million in FY 2027 to match the February forecast. House staff noted that the House language matched Article 1 but did not include Articles 2 through 4. Representative Youakim presented amendment A26-0180, describing six sections that add provisions on paraprofessional qualifications, aid for tribal contract schools tied to revised permanent school fund distributions, expanded allowable uses of school operating capital revenue to include certain utility costs, an extension of an existing appropriation for gender-neutral single-use restrooms, and two school district fund transfer provisions for West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan and Maple Lake. Members discussed that several items were no-cost and that some fund transfer language had been previously discussed in committee. The amendment was adopted on an 8-0 roll call vote. After adopting the amendment, the committee voted on the bill as amended. The conference committee agreement for Senate File 4282 passed on an 8-0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned.

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• operated, Mr. President? operated, Mr. President?
• the committee on government operations. the committee on government operations.
• committee on government operations. committee on government operations.
• the Committee on Government Operations. the Committee on Government Operations.
• Operations will also meet at 1:15. Operations will also meet at 1:15.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• <01:16:43.679> levy $0. $0 for voterapproved operating levy $0. $0 for voterapproved operating
• operating levies. operating levies.
• Thank you. faced challenges in passing operating faced challenges in passing operating referendums.<01
• As a result, the operating referendum.
• <01:33:08.239> was<01:33:08.400> in passing an operating levy was in passing an operating

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• separate revocation of a driver's license for reasons of a conviction of manslaughter resulting from operation
• of manslaughter resulting from operation of manslaughter resulting from operation of<00:02:33.680
• I don't think it's—he runs a pretty low-overhead, low-cost operation. I mean, he rents one chair.
• driver and vehicle services operating driver and vehicle services operating account<00:45:49.680
• There are many transactions that must be done in person. operations while enjoying their operations while

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The rest are operating adjustments.
• The rest are operating fund.
• Then the next non-operating tales.
• Operators are being hired.
• Operators are being hired. The cliff. Operators are being hired.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , exemptions for undercover operations, exemptions for undercover operations, tactical<00:08:47.600
• They need to know federal operations.
• enforcement conduct their operations. enforcement conduct their operations.
• state operations in the law regulates state operations in the same<01:06:47.520> manner.
• Section 25, inspection operation.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House returned from recess and took up S. 208, a bill on standards for law enforcement identification. The House Judiciary Committee explained that it had rewritten the bill into a model-policy approach focused on Vermont state and local agencies, rather than imposing direct requirements on all law enforcement, because of constitutional and preemption concerns raised by a recent Ninth Circuit decision. The amended bill would direct the Law Enforcement Advisory Board to develop a statewide policy on officer identification and facial coverings by July 2027, require agencies to adopt a consistent policy by October 1, 2027, and deem agencies to have adopted the model policy if they do not act. The committee reported the bill favorably on a 6-5 vote. Members then debated an amendment offered by Representatives Berbeco and McGill to restore federal officers to the bill. Supporters argued that public authority should not be anonymous, that visible identification is necessary for transparency, accountability, and public trust, and that the bill should apply to federal agents as well as state and local officers. They said the amendment included exemptions for undercover work, tactical teams, protective equipment, and safety concerns, and argued Vermont should not wait for courts to resolve every constitutional question before acting. Opponents on the Judiciary Committee said the language remained likely unconstitutional and could jeopardize the bill’s passage; the committee had found the amendment unfavorable on an 8-1 vote. The floor debate continued with several members speaking in favor of the amendment, including arguments that other states have adopted similar requirements and that Vermont should lead on the issue. One member raised a point of order that was not sustained, and the Speaker ruled federal authority relevant to the question. The transcript ends while debate on the amendment was still underway, after a request for a roll-call vote was granted, with no final floor vote on the amendment shown in the excerpt.

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• towns or operators. towns or operators.
• <01:02:02.240> themselves operators themselves operators themselves that<01:02:04.079> are<
• excavation operations excavation operations have<01:10:45.920> an<01:10:46.159> impact
• would just be borne in the operation would just be borne in the operation cost<01:14:26.560>
• We own and operate seven year.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Item 1A, the appointment of Brian Bishop as Director of the Division of Adult Parole Operations, Department
• The first question I have is: as the director of the Adult Operations Program that you oversee, what
• Opportunities that we have at our facilities, and it makes it more challenging to operate.
• We are still operating CMC, as it's known.
• We are still operating. County, there's the California men's colony. We are still operating CMC.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• It's a $250,000 transfer from professional fees to operating expenses.
• It's a $250,000 transfer from professional fees to operating expenses.
• I just, again, if these are true operating... Exactly. Don't disagree with you.
• So what, at this point, you're telling us that these are for operating expenses.
• And we've allowed them to budget pay plan in their annual operating plan.

Summary: The committee considered a series of appropriation, fund transfer, and reserve requests across multiple agencies. Section B temporary appropriations included funding for state technology upgrades, personnel management staffing and IT skills assessment, court reporters and interpreters, crime victim claims, juvenile sex offender assessments, radiation lab testing, and higher education workforce grants and credentialing pathways. Additional items covered an ARPA grant for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith LPN program, an IIJA grant for the Oil and Gas Commission’s critical minerals work, a restricted reserve transfer for State Police vehicle purchases, a transfer to the Arkansas Heroes Program, and cash fund requests for the Real Estate Commission’s AV system and HVAC work. Most of these items were approved by voice vote. One budget classification transfer request from the Commissioner of State Lands drew extended questioning and was ultimately not approved. Members questioned the $250,000 transfer to operating expenses tied to the purchase of a West Little Rock office building, the ongoing lease costs at the prior location, and whether the agency had adequately planned for building-related expenses. After discussion, the motion failed, and members told the agency to tighten spending and return if needed. The committee then took up 15 pay plan appropriation requests totaling $25.7 million and approved them after discussion with DFA, DHS, Corrections, and the State Board of Election Commissioners. Members focused heavily on DHS staffing shortages at human development centers, where officials said vacancies and turnover were driven by overtime and burnout rather than pay alone; one member asked DHS to submit a written plan to address the issue. Corrections reported the pay plan had improved hiring and retention. The committee also approved overtime appropriations for Emergency Management and Military. Reports on reserve funds, the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, tobacco settlement, State Central Services, Education Adequacy, Medicaid Trust, IIJA, and revenue transfer activity were received. The Medicaid Trust Fund report prompted significant concern about February’s $90 million draw; DHS said the month was unusually high because of cash-flow timing and that the fund should end the year with a balance between $150 million and $200 million, while lawmakers noted a second $100 million set-aside is planned for FY27. The final discussion centered on DHS’s state hospital damage claim and reconstruction funding, where members expressed disappointment that insurance reimbursement would likely return only about $1.8 million now and possibly about $97,000 more later, far less than the roughly $5 million initially expected. DHS explained the policy was based on actual cash value and depreciation for old buildings, and said the work would proceed on Unit 3 for secured restoration because it was the most cost-effective option.

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• This bill would add a new category of operating costs for child care facilities for which the existing
• It includes in the definition of operating property those kinds of properties.
• Operating property is property used for public utility purposes and is assessed by the State Board of
• It includes in the definition of operating property those kinds of properties.
• Operating property is property used for public utility purposes and is assessed by the State Board of

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then considered a series of House bills and committee substitutes. House Bill 5438, dealing with changes to Step 7 of the school aid formula and allowable uses of certain education allocations, was amended to adopt the Education Committee’s changes and then reported to the full Senate. House Bill 4087 creating the West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance was also reported, as was House Bill 4191, which expands child care tax credit eligibility for employer-sponsored facilities and changes subsidy payments from attendance-based to enrollment-based reimbursement; senators emphasized its workforce and economic development benefits. House Bill 5074, which reallocates medical cannabis fund balances and future revenues, was amended to increase the Child Protective Commission pilot funding from $3 million to $5 million and remove proposed ibogaine research funding for Marshall and WVU before being reported. House Bill 5353, regulating virtual currency kiosks and money transmission licensure, and House Bill 5527, creating licensure and oversight for wellness reimbursement program administrators, both received strike-and-insert amendments and were reported. House Bill 5687, which phases down the metallurgical coal severance tax and adds a temporary oil and gas tax reduction with county/municipal revenue adjustments, was amended and reported. House Bill 4418, creating an electronic system for municipal business and occupation tax filing and collection with a 1% administrative fee and a participation threshold, was also reported. The committee then took up House Bill 4245, the Revenue Rules Bundle, which bundles 26 legislative rules from the Department of Revenue and related agencies. The bundle included alcohol, banking, insurance, racing, and tax rules, with several sunset extensions and repeals of outdated rules; the committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment affecting a lottery consumer protection rule and a pre-need cemetery company rule, then reported the bill. House Bill 5168, providing a $12 million lottery-funded stream for emergency medical services, was amended to clarify the uses of the funds, rename one fund, require a 30% county match for mental health treatment spending, and create two additional county-based EMS funds; senators described it as a needed permanent funding source for EMS, and it was reported. Throughout the meeting, members generally supported the measures, with some discussion on technical details, funding allocations, and the impact of the bills on local services and workforce needs. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that Senate House Bills 4004, 4006, and 4009 would not be taken up that day, and the committee adjourned.

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• They would have the support of incredibly trained call center operators.
• And we also want those operators to have that tool at their disposal.
• WellSpace Health has operated a suicide prevention line since 1953.
• We launched and operated these programs decades before anyone took notice.
• All 58 counties operate as individual. and discretionary services.

Summary: The joint Assembly Health and Select Committee on Native American Affairs held an oversight hearing on AB 988, California’s 988 crisis line and mobile crisis response system, followed by a discussion of suicide prevention and intervention in California Indian communities. Members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that AB 988 was intended to create a true alternative to 911 for behavioral health crises, with “someone to call, someone to come, and somewhere to go,” and that Native communities continue to face disproportionately high suicide rates and barriers to culturally responsive care. The first panel of call center and stakeholder witnesses largely argued that implementation is falling short of the law’s intent. They said 988 call centers are underfunded, text/chat answer rates remain far below call answer rates, staffing is strained, and the system still lacks meaningful statewide interoperability between 988 and 911. Several witnesses said mobile crisis teams are not being dispatched through 988 as envisioned, and that funding formulas and governance are too opaque. San Joaquin County was presented as a local success story, with integrated 988, access lines, and mobile crisis handoffs that have reduced reliance on emergency departments and involuntary holds. Witnesses also discussed the need for better tribal outreach, the role of CCBHCs, and the importance of culturally competent services. State officials from CalHHS and DHCS described the five-year 988 implementation plan, the current governance structure across multiple agencies, and efforts to support training, public awareness, and referral tools. They reported growth in 988 contacts, ongoing training with the Trevor Project, a statewide resource directory, and a tribal awareness campaign. DHCS also outlined proposed trailer bill language that would create a formal designation process for 988 centers, set statewide standards, and require existing centers to obtain designation by 2029. Officials said current funding includes SAMHSA grants, block grant dollars, and an expected $67.3 million from the 988 fund in the next budget year, with a large share earmarked for Medi-Cal mobile crisis services. No formal vote or committee action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• We operate in these significantly complex buildings.
• <00:40:42.640> that<00:40:42.800> you the operating room expansions that you the operating
• It's a tricky operation.
• <00:51:46.960> They recovered from their operations.
• They recovered from their operations.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Okay, moving on to the operating adjustment: there are two operating adjustments included in this proposal
• Okay, moving on to the operating adjustment: there are two operating adjustments included in this proposal
• Okay, moving on to the operating adjustment: there are two operating adjustments included in this proposal
• Okay, moving on to the operating adjustment: there are two operating adjustments included in this proposal
• Okay, moving on to the operating adjustment: there are two operating adjustments included in this proposal

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Tarr: exemption from taxation for structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural
• one of the more important amendments that deals with the mechanics and the economics of farming operations
• The economics of farming operations, and I want to express my gratitude to the gentlelady from Amherst
• President, with regard to one of the most pressing things that our farming operations are facing.
• In fact, the way that we operate now is new.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate resumed debate on An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts and considered a series of amendments focused on farm economics, land preservation, energy, labor, and agricultural education. Senator Tarr’s Amendment 5, allowing local-option tax exemptions for newly constructed farm buildings for up to five years, was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-0. Several other Tarr amendments were debated but not adopted, including proposals on APR criteria and climate resilience, a one-stop permit and grant portal, a foreign-ownership farmland registry, horse-riding instructor licensing, expanding farm-based renewable energy, a farm stand waiver process, non-agricultural conversion notice requirements, and a health and wellness amendment. Senator Mark’s Amendment 20, creating a Massachusetts Food Tourism Task Force to support marketing and procurement of agricultural goods, was adopted. Senator Gomez’s Amendment 41 on farmworker fairness and wage protections was withdrawn after discussion, with Senators Eldridge and Comerford speaking in support of continued work on the issue. Senator Fattman’s Amendment 34, directing a study of agricultural schools and regional workforce needs, was adopted by roll call vote 37-0. The chamber also took up several procedural matters and extension orders. The Senate adopted a Ways and Means amendment and then ordered the agricultural bill to a third reading before passing it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39-0. Separately, the Senate adopted extension orders for the Committee on Revenue and the Committee on Financial Services, with Senators Eldridge and Feeney explaining the need for additional time on revenue and financial services bills; Senator Tarr raised concerns about the scope and duration of some of the extensions. The Senate also approved an extension for a financial technology services bill. In addition to legislative action, the Senate observed a moment of silence in memory of Mark K. Harris after a motion by Senators Collins and Miranda, and recognized guests for Youth Mentoring Day and the Mass Mentoring Program. The chamber also passed a memorial overpass designation for U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville and a local alcohol-license bill for the town of Topsfield. The session concluded with an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m., with the adjournment also dedicated to the memory of Mark K. Harris.

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• That comes in to open a general residential operation.
• No, these are what I'm referring to as the... general residential operation.
• So we're licensing the operation to do business. There, that is not necessarily an SSCC.
• One is for licensed operations, which Jesse just spoke to.
• I'm sorry, HHSC licenses the operation, and then DFPS makes the placement.

Bills: HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131

Keywords: workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies

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• We certainly try to do our part in terms of trying to operate efficiently.
• We also have financing the SOS for our convocation arena, convocation operations, stadium operations
• And there are about 6 billion of our 10 billion dollar operating expenses.
• like plant operation and maintenance.
• I can tell you in most states only operate open enrollment model.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• On SB 1671, it's really good to have some of these commissions operating.
• We also have a... ...and the operating system would then block the younger users.
• They're operating under the licensed operators per contractual agreement, so they're just as licensed
• In fact, the dispensary operators are responsible for that activity. ...license.
• In fact, the dispensary operators are responsible for that activity.

Bills: SB1206, SB1254, SB1290, SB1421, SB1432, SB1515, SB1563, SB1641, SB1649, SB1670, SB1671, SB1747

Keywords: storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation